King mackerel grow fast, up to 5.5 feet and 100 pounds. They can live more than 20 years. They are able to reproduce when they reach 2 years of age. There are two distinct populations, one in the Gulf of Mexico and one in the Atlantic.
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... Size: Up to 72 inches. Habitat. Coastal to offshore waters. Often around piers. They may occasionally be found in deep water. Behavior. Spawn offshore in mid ...
size at maturity: males – 28 inches, females – 32 inches. ... Larval king mackerel (Scomberomorus cavalla), Spanish mackerel (S. ... king mackerel and Spanish ...
In general, King Mackerel commonly caught by anglers are around 20 pounds. Citation Minimum Length and Weight, Live Release Award Adult: 26 inches minimum
King Mackerel. MACKEREL, KING (Kingfish). Minimum size limit: 24" (fork length). Maximum size limit: None. Closed season: None. Daily recreation bag limit: 2 ...
Minimum Size Limit: 24" fork length ; Daily Bag Limit: 3 per harvester ; Season: Open year-round ...